Peek-a-boo

BouquetinI’ve had a funny time here in Méribel since my last post. One of my goals was to go ski touring, but sadly a few things got in the way of that including a poorly car, and a poorly me! However that means I’ve taken the opportunity to be as productive as I can during this down time at the end of the ski season. Plus I’ve been able to go for a couple of walks out into the Vanoise National Park.

It’s something I enjoy and look forward to each spring. For you to be reading this blog in the first place, outside of the ski season, probably means that you are no stranger to my waffling. If that’s the case, then I apologise for repeating this often quoted phrase, “I so love the mountains, and everything about them.”

The scenery blows me away, the skiing is quite a bonus without a doubt, and I also love seeing the wildlife as well. During the main part of the ski season it can be tricky to spot our furry, hairy and slimy friends. But you see the thing is, many of these friends, don’t want to be friendly with us humans thanks very much. Some creatures have zero tolerance, and others have a considerable distance as part of their personal space. This is where Canon and I play a game called peek-a-boo.

It’s exactly the same game that we all played when we were kids. You did play peek-a-boo didn’t you, please don’t tell me I was the only one with my invisible imaginary friends? Anyway our furry, hairy and slimy friends always spot Canon and I before we do them. This is where peek-a-boo comes into play.

Quite what the bouquetins and marmots think about this ‘game’ played by a bald idiot I do not know. But hey it’s a fun game, I enjoy it, and it’s a good job we are all different isn’t it? My Mum said last night on the phone that “Life would be boring Son if we are all the same”, quite right Mum, quite right.

I’ll be heading back to the UK at the weekend, leaving my beloved mountains, skis and creatures behind, but all good things have to come to an end, for another seven months until next winter. I’ve got soooo much to look forward to. It seems as though I haven’t seen my wife for ages, also friends and family. Plus I’m hugely motivated, and can’t wait to dive back into my Wedding Photography again. If you will miss reading my inane ramblings on here then please feel free to dip into my other blog occasionally on www.hemsleyphotography.co.uk . I’ll be writing regularly about a different subject of course, but with a similar style and passion.Live with passion everyone.

Martin